Nicholas Saputra

Biography

Nicholas Saputra (born Nicholas Schubring Saputra on February 24, 1984, in Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, model, and film producer. He gained widespread recognition after starring in Ada Apa dengan Cinta? (2002) as Rangga, a role that became an icon in Indonesian cinema. His career continued to flourish with strong performances in various films, including Gie (2005), where he portrayed activist Soe Hok Gie and won the Citra Award for Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). Other films that solidified his status as a top-tier actor include Janji Joni (2005), 3 Hari untuk Selamanya (2007), Aruna & Lidahnya (2018), and Paranoia (2021). Saputra holds a degree in architecture from the University of Indonesia. As of 2007 Saputra has become a VJ for Channel V Asia, hosting such segments as 'The Ticket' and 'Screentime'. In addition to acting, Nicholas is also active as a producer and has been involved in several documentary projects and environmental advocacy. He is known as an environmental ambassador, actively campaigning for nature conservation, particularly in forest and marine preservation. With his charisma and selectivity in choosing roles, Nicholas Saputra remains one of the most respected and influential actors in the Indonesian film industry.

Most Known For

Twisted Fate

as Rawa

Borderless Fog

as Batalyon Commander

Hulahoop Soundings

as Nico

Secret Ingredient

as Arif

Interchange

as Belian

Piknik Pesona

as Andika

Nic & Mar

as Nic

What's Up with Cinta?

as Rangga

Siapa Dia

as Layar / Nicolas / Kabel / Saputra

Paranoia

as Raka

Gie

as Soe Hok Gie

Joni's Promise

as Joni

What's Up with Cinta 2

as Rangga

Aruna & Her Palate

as Bono

Motel Acacia

as Don

I Am Into You

as Vano

The Architecture of Love

as River

The Golden Cane Warrior

as Elang

Three Days to Forever

as Yusuf

Drupadi

as Arjuna